Meet the Team: Eilidh Ross

Eilidh Ross is the youngest member of our team—and undoubtedly the most spirited. At just ten years old, she’s proudly declared herself our trainee audiologist, armed with a stethoscope that’s far too big for her and a clipboard full of doodles that pass for patient notes. Don’t let her age fool you; Eilidh has an uncanny knack for spotting the tiniest ear-related quirks, often declaring with wide-eyed certainty that someone’s hearing a “secret squirrel symphony” they didn’t know existed. Her infectious enthusiasm lights up the clinic like a fireworks display, turning routine check-ups into giggle-filled adventures. Whether she’s shadowing appointments or “testing” her teddy bear’s hearing with homemade gadgets, Eilidh reminds us all why we fell in love with audiology in the first place: the pure joy of discovery.

If you’re wondering how a ten-year-old fits into the world of audiology, just ask Eilidh—she’ll tell you it’s all about “listening with your heart as much as your ears.” Her unofficial duties include greeting patients with high-fives and custom-drawn welcome cards, or assisting with the all-important task of selecting the clinic’s playlist (heavy on Taylor Swift and upbeat pop anthems). She’s got a soft spot for our youngest patients, often swapping stories about her own wobbly first steps into big-kid school or demonstrating her best animal impressions to ease any nerves. Eilidh’s mischief shines through in these moments: a surprise whoopee cushion under a chair here, a trail of glittery stickers leading to the coffee machine there. She’s not just learning the ropes; she’s knotting them into friendship bracelets for the whole team.

What truly sets Eilidh apart is her unfiltered curiosity, the kind that turns “why” into a full-blown investigation. Last month, she spent an entire afternoon quizzing the staff on how sound waves “dance” through the air, emerging with a theory involving invisible ballerinas and a diagram that could rival any textbook. Her bundle-of-mischief side keeps us on our toes—think sneaky cookie raids from the break room or impromptu dance parties during lunch breaks—but it’s always laced with kindness. Eilidh has a way of making everyone feel seen, whether it’s complimenting a patient’s new glasses or drawing a rainbow around a colleague’s name on the schedule. In a clinic full of experts, she’s the reminder that healing starts with a smile and a spark of wonder.